John Francis BLACK

BLACK, John Francis - February 3, 1928 - September 24, 2008 - John passed away after a brief illness at Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria, B.C. He is survived by his wife Sylvia of fifty-seven years and his son Michael, daughter-in-law Elizabeth (Patterson), Rotterdam Holland, daughter Carole Wedholm, son-in-law Sven, Nanaimo, B.C., grandchildren Katie and Sarah, Phoenix Arizona, Brock (Erika) Osoyoos, B.C., Brandon, Vancouver, B.C. and Erik (Jenny), Tumbler Ridge, B.C. John served in the British RAF from 1946 to 1952 and the Canadian Army Provost Corp until 1979 when he retired and was Manager of the Kingston Humane Society for ten years. In 1990, John and Sylvia moved to Nanaimo on Vancouver Island. he enjoyed RVing with their motor home and walking around Colliery Dam with his two greyhounds Daisy and Lucy and the cat Sylvester always a few steps behind. John will be sadly missed by his family and many friends he made over the years. No Funeral or Memorial Service will be held, as this was his wish. Donations may be made to the Kingston Humane Society or the Cancer Association. 11255849